Late guided Port flights in Ribeira drawing on a 200-bottle small-grower list, open to midnight for after-dinner tasting.
The list: Guided evening Port flights from a 200-strong small-grower list, open until midnight
Tip: Late-evening flights here go beyond the big houses into tiny grower Ports rarely seen elsewhere.
Address: Rua de Sao Joao 28, 4050-552 Porto, Portugal, Douro Valley
One of Porto's longest-running wine bars near Ribeira, with golden lighting, background jazz and a smart by-the-glass list run by a clued-in sommelier.
The list: Curated list of Portuguese and European small-producer wines with a knowledgeable sommelier and an attached wine shop
Tip: Open late from the afternoon to 1am; the cave-like room with jazz and a charcuterie board is the spot for an unhurried late glass.
A cosy Ribeira wine bar on the old fishmongers' wall, pouring Portuguese wines with a privileged view across the Douro to the Gaia lodges.
The list: Portuguese-focused by-the-glass list strong on Douro reds and whites, with cheese and charcuterie boards
Tip: Grab a riverside table at dusk for the classic Ribeira-and-Gaia view; it is one of the best sunset wine perches in the city.
Porto's only dedicated sparkling-wine bar, pouring Portuguese espumante and French Champagne by the glass with aperitifs on a sheltered terrace.
The list: Specialist sparkling list of Portuguese espumante and French Champagne by the glass with finger food
Tip: The only dedicated bubbles bar in Porto; the terrace is the spot for a chilled flute, and there are heaters for winter nights.
The historic Raposeira cellars near Lamego, home of Portugal's best-known traditional-method sparkling, with cellar tours and tastings.
The list: Traditional-method Portuguese sparkling tastings at the historic Raposeira espumante cellars
Tip: A short hop from Regua, the Raposeira cellars are the home of Portugal's best-known traditional-method sparkling; book the cellar tour.
One of Porto's longest-running wine bars near Ribeira, with golden lighting, background jazz and a smart by-the-glass list run by a clued-in sommelier.
The list: Curated list of Portuguese and European small-producer wines with a knowledgeable sommelier and an attached wine shop
Tip: Open late from the afternoon to 1am; the cave-like room with jazz and a charcuterie board is the spot for an unhurried late glass.
A cosy Ribeira wine bar on the old fishmongers' wall, pouring Portuguese wines with a privileged view across the Douro to the Gaia lodges.
The list: Portuguese-focused by-the-glass list strong on Douro reds and whites, with cheese and charcuterie boards
Tip: Grab a riverside table at dusk for the classic Ribeira-and-Gaia view; it is one of the best sunset wine perches in the city.
A Baixa wine bar and shop showcasing the wines of the regions around Porto, from Vinho Verde and Douro to Dao and Port.
The list: Wines from the regions around Porto, Vinho Verde, Douro, Dao and Port, poured by the glass with regional small bites
Tip: A focused stop to taste the four northern regions side by side; the Douro reds and Ports are the core of the list.
A relaxed natural-wine bar, kitchen and shop in Cedofeita's gallery quarter, with retro decor and a low-intervention list.
The list: Natural and low-intervention wines by the glass with seasonal small plates, bar restaurant and shop in one
Tip: Run by a warm Brazilian couple in the Bombarda gallery district; ask them to steer you through the natural Douro pours.